Broccoli Rabe

Also known as rapini, this vegetable is a member of the cabbage family. It has spiked green leaves surrounded by a green bud that looks similar to a small head of broccoli. The vegetable is often sautéed in olive oil with garlic and red pepper flakes to balance its nutty, bitter and often pungent flavor.

“I created this because I needed a quick entrée with few ingredients. The garlic flavored oil makes the rapini less bitter, and with toasted garlic, it's a great dish.”
—Mary Ann Lee, Clifton Park, New York